NCT query: side repeater

shineon23

Hi
Would anyone be able to answer this for me.

My side repeater lens on p/s wing was cracked so I ordered a new one in the motor factors.

Then noticed when I was going to fit it that it's amber but the original and the driver's side lens is clear.

Both have amber bulbs and working fine, but now they are mis-matched,
P/s-Amber lens
D/s-Clear lens

Would this be a failure if it is noticed during the test or is it required that they are symmetrical?

Any information would be much appreciated

kavanada

You'll be fine, OP.

The main thing is that the colour given off to other road users is orange, which it will be in your case.

The colour of the cover is not important in this case.

shineon23

kavanada wrote:

The main thing is that the colour given off to other road users is orange, which it will be in your case.

You'll be fine, OP.

The colour of the cover is not important in this case.

that's great thanks,
hopefully thatll go through as it sits. Can always get another lens after if needed.

kavanada

I tried uploading a photo of the page in the nct manual that will cover this.

It's on page 45 anyway, if you want to take a look.

Good luck.

http://www.ncts.ie/pdf/NCT%20Manual%20July%202014.pdf

By the way, did you have any difficulty getting a date?

shineon23

kavanada wrote: »

I tried uploading a photo of the page in the nct manual that will cover this.

It's on page 45 anyway, if you want to take a look.

Good luck.

http://www.ncts.ie/pdf/NCT%20Manual%20July%202014.pdf

By the way, did you have any difficulty getting a date?

Will take a look cheers

Not really, I looked yesterday and they were booked up/on holiday until 4th Jan.

Then I got wed 23rd December when I looked again today.
A few other test centres nearby had lots of slots available next week so I wouldn't have been stuck. My test isnt due to expire until mid Jan anyway.

Noccy_Mondy

They probably wouldn't even notice the difference. Are you gonna get the proper lens afterwards, that'd drive me up the wall if it was me

Asmooh

Good question! What if your car doesn't have a side repeater in the fender, what then?

Toyotafanboi

Asmooh wrote: »

Good question! What if your car doesn't have a side repeater in the fender, what then?

then it's fine. they won't be testing something that isn't there.

kavanada

Not really, I looked yesterday and they were booked up/on holiday until 4th Jan.

Then I got wed 23rd December when I looked again today.
A few other test centres nearby had lots of slots available next week so I wouldn't have been stuck. My test isnt due to expire until mid Jan anyway.[/QUOTE]


Ok, cheers. Have mine in the new year.